Archive for the ‘Cedar Roofs’ Category


Quality Cedar Roofing Only Roof Life of Oregon Provides

For weeks we’ve been educating you on what a poor roof maintenance or installation looks like. We’ve explained the pitfalls of using zinc strips and even where moss grows on your roof.

Today we’d like to share with you what a quality cedar roofing project looks like. The difference is pronounced and unsurpassed by our competitors.

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Maintained Vs. Unmaintained Shake Roofs Pt. 2

Today we conclude our two part series on maintained and unmaintained shake roofs. Yesterday, we showed you what a maintained and unmaintained shake roof looks like and how you can tell.

Today, we’ll show you what a maintained roof with a stain looks like and explains why staining your shake roof is not a good option.

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Maintained Vs. Unmaintained Shake Roofs Pt. 1

Believe it or not, if you stood on your roof and looked around the neighborhood you could tell which of your neighbors is or is not maintaining their roof. We understand you may have a fear of heights, or not know what you should be looking for, so we decided to bring you a rooftop view from the comfort of your computer.

To help you understand what a maintained or unmaintained shake roof looks like we created this two part video series. Today we look at the difference between a well maintained roof and a roof that has not been maintained at all.

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Roofing Rookie: Cedar Roof Construction Part 3

This week we’ve taken a look at the Roof Life of Oregon cedar roof construction process. While we’ve only examined the pre-project stage, this is a factor between getting a quality roofing project that lasts and one that degrades prior to the warranty. Monday, Daniel White discussed the safety measures and precautions Roof Life of Oregon takes to ensure everyone is safe when starting your cedar roof construction project. Wednesday, Daniel explained how we load your roof with your roofing materials and why this is important. Today, we take a look at the roof when it’s completely loaded and ready to be constructed.

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Roofing Rookie: Cedar Roof Construction Part 1

If you’re in the market for a roof replacement, or roof construction, it’s important you compare apples to apples. Unfortunately for homeowners, roofing contractors are a dime a dozen. The average roofing contractor is in business for only two years before closing shop. Do you think your recently installed 30 year or lifetime roof is going to last and remain under warranty if the roofing contractor hasn’t been in business for 20+ years? Major purchases require research and due diligence to ensure your investment is long term.

One of the differences between a Roof Life of Oregon roof construction and another roofing contractors is how we start our project. Daniel White, our Roof Replacement Production Manager, walks us through the process of starting a new roof construction project.

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Roofing Rookie: Cedar Roof Maintenance Basics Part 3

Today we complete our three part series on cedar roof maintenance basics. On Monday, Patrick D. Morin explained why cedar roofs need to be properly maintained. Yesterday, Patrick D. Morin explained what Roof Life of Oregon’s process is for cedar roof maintenance. Today, Patrick D. Morin wraps up our discussion explaining why Roof Life of Oregon is different from other roofing contractors. [HINT: it has something to do with warranty]

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Roofing Rookie: Cedar Roof Maintenance Basics Part 2

If you read part 1 of our series on cedar roof maintenance, you learned why cedar roofs need to be properly maintained. Today, Patrick D. Morin explains what Roof Life of Oregon’s process is for cedar roof maintenance.

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Roofing Rookie: Cedar Roof Maintenance Basics Part 1

Lately, we’ve been receiving numerous inquires for cedar roof maintenance. Following our policies and procedures, Roof Life of Oregon provides a comprehensive roof inspection and suggestions for roof maintenance. What does that mean, what are we looking for, and why the heck does your roof need our suggestions?!

Over the next few days, Patrick D. Morin will take us through his roof inspection and analysis of a cedar roof here in Portland, OR. Today, Patrick talks about cedar roof maintenance.

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